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Why study Art, Craft and Design This course requires an enthusiasm for the Visual Arts, imagination and an enquiring mind. You are encouraged to express your own artistic identity, and are expected to work with a high degree of independence and creativity, taking creative risks and exploring your own interests. Entry requirements: Grade 4 in GCSE Art or Photography Careers involving Art and Photography The skills learnt through the course will equip you for future creative careers such as artist, architect, advertising illustrator, art direc- tor, art historian, art therapist, digital artist, animator, exhibition designer, interior designer, product designer, graphic designer, fash- ion designer or stage set designer to name but a few. Photography will equip you for a career in film, television and visual culture, animation, graphic design, marketing and journalism to name but a few, also provides a sound background for other less obvious careers where the ability to think differently and creatively gives an individual the edge on the competition. Art, Craft & Design (Fine Art or Photography) AQA Linear Year 1 and 2 content Year 1 and 2 assessment Year 1: Component 1 Portfolio Year 1: Component 2: Mock Externally set assignment Year 2: Component 1: Personal investigation Year 2: Component 2: Externally set assignment Year 1: Component 1 Portfolio Year 1: Component 2: Externally set assignment Year 2: Component 1: Personal investigation Year 2: Component 2: Externally set assignment Portfolio: Stu- dents will explore a variety of experiences that explore a range of two- dimensional and photographic media, process- es and tech- niques . Students should produce course- work that exem- plifies work carried out during the first year of the A Level course. Students can choose either Fine Art: or Photography: Externally assessed assignment: Students will be issued with a past paper in February. There are a choice of 5 questions and students will choose one. Students will undertake a practical investigation into an idea, theme, issue or concept. This practical work will be supported by written material. The focus of the investigation will be identified independently by the student and will lead to a finished outcome. Students are required to conduct a self-directed practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation will be identified independently by the student and will lead to a finished outcome. The investigation will demonstrate an ability to develop a cohesive line of argument whilst evidencing practical skills. Separate question papers will be provided for each title. Each question paper will consist of a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. Students are required to select one. Students will be provided with examination papers on 1 February. Following the preparatory period students will undertake 15 hours of unaided supervised time in which they will develop an outcome or a series of outcomes. Towards Year 2 marks 96 marks 60% of A –Level Towards Year 2 marks 96 marks 40% of A—Level Preparatory period and 10 hours supervised time 96 marks 60% of A-level 96 marks 40% of A-level Preparatory period and 15 hours supervised time Portfolio Extended Examination Portfolio External Examination Portfolio 10 Hour supervised assessment Portfolio 15 hour supervised assessment The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

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Why study Art, Craft and Design This course requires an enthusiasm for the Visual Arts, imagination and an enquiring mind. You are encouraged to express your own artistic identity, and are expected to work with a high degree of independence and creativity, taking creative risks and exploring your own interests. Entry requirements: Grade 4 in GCSE Art or Photography

Careers involving Art and Photography

The skills learnt through the course will equip you for future creative careers such as artist, architect, advertising illustrator, art direc-

tor, art historian, art therapist, digital artist, animator, exhibition designer, interior designer, product designer, graphic designer, fash-

ion designer or stage set designer to name but a few.

Photography will equip you for a career in film, television and visual culture, animation, graphic design, marketing and journalism to

name but a few, also provides a sound background for other less obvious careers where the ability to think differently and creatively

gives an individual the edge on the competition.

Art, Craft & Design (Fine Art or Photography) AQA Linear

Year 1 and 2 content Year 1 and 2 assessment

Year 1: Component 1

Portfolio

Year 1: Component 2:

Mock Externally set assignment

Year 2: Component 1:

Personal investigation

Year 2: Component 2: Externally set assignment

Year 1: Component 1

Portfolio

Year 1: Component 2: Externally set assignment

Year 2: Component 1: Personal

investigation

Year 2: Component 2: Externally set assignment

Portfolio: Stu-dents will explore

a variety of experiences that explore a range

of two-dimensional and

photographic media, process-

es and tech-niques .

Students should produce course-work that exem-

plifies work carried out

during the first year of the

A Level course.

Students can choose either

Fine Art: or

Photography:

Externally assessed

assignment: Students will be

issued with a past paper in February. There are a choice of 5 questions and

students will choose one.

Students will undertake a

practical investigation into an idea, theme,

issue or concept. This practical work will be supported

by written material. The focus of the investigation will

be identified independently by the student and

will lead to a finished outcome.

Students are required to conduct a

self-directed practical

investigation, into an idea, issue,

concept or theme, supported by

written material. The focus of the investigation will

be identified independently by the student and

will lead to a finished outcome. The investigation will demonstrate

an ability to develop a

cohesive line of argument whilst

evidencing practical skills.

Separate question papers will be

provided for each title. Each question paper

will consist of a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. Students are

required to select one. Students will be provided with

examination papers on 1 February. Following the

preparatory period students will

undertake 15 hours of unaided supervised

time in which they will develop an outcome

or a series of outcomes.

Towards Year 2 marks

96 marks

60% of A –Level

Towards Year 2 marks

96 marks

40% of A—Level Preparatory period

and 10 hours supervised

time

96 marks

60% of A-level

96 marks

40% of A-level

Preparatory period and 15

hours supervised

time

Portfolio Extended Examination

Portfolio External Examination

Portfolio 10 Hour supervised assessment

Portfolio 15 hour supervised

assessment

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

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French, AQA linear course

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study French? A-level French helps students develop confident, effective communication skills in French and a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communities where French is spoken. It develops an interest in, and enthusiasm for, language learning and encourages students to consider their study of the language in a broader context. Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in French.

Careers involving French: Translating, interpreting, teacher, international business, international organisations such as EU and UN, law and

public sector.

University course guidance: Many subjects at university require the study of French including: some English degrees, Modern Foreign Languages degrees, European study degrees, some international business degrees and classical languages degrees.

Year 1 and 2 content Year 1and 2 assessment

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing

Paper 2: Writing

Paper 3: Speaking Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing

Paper 2: Writing

Paper 3: Speaking

Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends the changing nature of

family, the 'cyber-society’, the place of voluntary work

Aspects of French-speaking

society: current issues positive features of a diverse

society, life for the marginalised, how criminals

are treated

Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: a culture

proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music, cinema: the 7th art

form

Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world:

teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment,

demonstrations, strikes –politics and

immigration

Grammar

One text and one film or two texts from the list set

in the specification

Individual research project One of four sub-themes i.e.

aspects of French-speaking society: current

trends, aspects of French-speaking society:

current issues, artistic culture in the

French-speaking world, aspects of political life in

the French-speaking world

100 marks in total

Listening and responding to spoken

passages from a range of contexts and sources

All questions are in French, to be answered

with non-verbal responses or in French

Reading and responding

to a variety of texts written for different

purposes, drawn from a range of authentic

sources and adapted as necessary. All questions

are in French, to be answered with

non-verbal responses or in French

Translation into English; a passage of minimum

100 words Translation into French; a passage of minimum

100 words No access to a

dictionary during the assessment

80 marks in total

Either one question in French on a set text from a

choice of two questions and one question in French on a set film from a choice

of two questions or two questions in French on set texts from a choice of two

questions on each text

All questions will require a critical appreciation of the

concepts and issues covered in the work

and a critical and analytical response to features such

as the form and the technique of presentation, as appropriate to the work studied (e.g. the effect of narrative voice in a prose text or camera work in a

film).

Students are advised to write approximately 300

words per essay

60 marks in total

Discussion of a sub-theme with the

discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6

minutes). The student studies the

card for 5 minutes at the start of the test

(25 marks).

Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9–10

minutes) of individual research project (35

marks).

50% of A-level

20% of A-level

30% of A Level 2 hours 30 minute examination

2 hour examination Oral exam: 21–23 minutes

(including 5 minutes

preparation time)

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Why study Food Science and Nutrition Diploma (Level 3) - Vocational Entry requirements: Students require a GCSE 9 - 4 grade in one or more of the following: Food Technology, Biology, Physical Education or Hu-manities. Linear - 2 year course This qualification focuses on key areas including: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups Ensuring Food is Safe to

Eat Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition

Year 12 AND 13 CONTENT

During this course, you will complete three units of work.

The purpose of unit 1 is for you to develop an understanding of the nutritional needs of specific target groups and plan and cook complex dishes to

meet their nutritional needs. You will develop skills for preparing, cooking and presenting dishes that meet specific needs.

The second unit of work is ‘Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat’. In this unit you will develop an understanding of hazards and risks in relation to the stor-age, preparation and cooking of food in different environments and the control measures needed to minimise these risks. From this understanding,

you will be able to recommend the control measures that need to be in place in different environments, where food is stored, prepared and cooked.

The third unit of work is focusing on ‘Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition’. Through this unit, you will develop the skills needed to plan, carry out and present an assignment. The aim of this unit is to understand the properties of food and plan and carry out experiments or practical

work to demonstrate the properties of food.

You will use the results of experiments or practical work to propose options to solve food production problems. Unit 1: ‘Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups’ will be both internally and externally assessed - 90 minute examination; plus 15 minutes

reading time

Unit 2- The total time allowed is 8 hours controlled assessment

The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of hazards and risks in relation to storage, preparation and cooking of food in different environments and the control measures needed to minimise these risks. They will be able to use this understanding to be able to produce guid-ance material to facilitate the training of new food handlers recommend control measures that need to be in place, in given environments, to en-

sure that food is safe to eat.

Unit 3 – Theory work integrated with experimental/practical work.

Controlled assessment: Students need to understand the properties of food. Plan and carry out experiments or practical work to demonstrate the properties of food. Use results of experiments or practical work to propose options to solve food production problems. Careers involving Product Design An understanding of Food Science and Nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care Providers and Nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do Sports Coaches and Fitness Instructors. Hotels and Restaurants, Food Manufacturers and Government Agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives. Other careers could also include: Animal Nutritionist, Dietitian, Food Technologist, Nutritional Therapist, Product/Process Development and Toxicologist. There are many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition available to graduates. University course guidance Together with other relevant qualifications at Level 3, such as AS and A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Sociology and Maths and/or Level 3 qualifi-cations in Hospitality or Science, you will gain the required knowledge to be able to use the qualification to support entry to Higher Education courses such as; BSc Food and Nutrition, BSc Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology.

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Food Science and Nutrition Diploma (Level 3) - Vocational Exam Board: WJEC

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BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in

PERFORMING ARTS Edexcel

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study BTEC Performing Arts ?

‘The Performing Arts are art forms in which artists use their body or voice to convey artistic expression and include

dance, music, opera, theatre, magic, spoken word, circus arts, recitation and musical theatre’

BTECs are work related qualifications suitable for a wide range of students, built to accommodate the needs of employers and allow

progression to university. They provide a more practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a key theoretical background.

They can be taken as well as, or in place of A levels in schools and colleges. BTEC’ s are recognised by schools, colleges, universi-

ties, employers and professional bodies across the United Kingdom and in over 100 countries worldwide.

Entry requirements: Grade 5 English Lang/Lit (Grade 5 in Drama, Music, Dance if studied).

Careers involving Performing Arts - Possible career opportunities in the performing arts, creative media industries including arts

management, arts administration and the education sector. Apprenticeship programmes within the Creative and Cultural Sector are

another avenue of possibility. Alongside this Actor, Dancer, musical theatre performer, theatre director and screenwriter are all po-

tential career opportunities.

University Guidance - You may want to consider an application to a Higher Education institution such as Music College, Drama School, Dance and Performing Arts Academies or universities to study HND/HNC, Foundation Degree or BA(Hons) courses.

Year 12 Content and Assessment - Students will complete the Certificate which is equivalent to 0.5 A -level.

Unit 1 Investigating Practitioners work

Mandatory and Synoptic

Unit 2 Developing skills for live performance

Mandatory and Internal

Unit 3 Group Performance workshop

Mandatory

Extended writing unit

Task set and marked by Pear-

son consisting of Part A and

Part B. • Four weeks prior to

the supervised assessment peri-

od, learners will be provided

with Part A for a four week

term time period in order to

carry out investigation and

critical analysis. • Part B will

be completed in three hours on

a date timetabled by Pearson.

• 60 marks

Performance task

This unit serves as an induction into the performing arts where you will develop the appropriate skills and

techniques in one or more of the per-formance disciplines of acting, dance, musical theatre, physical theatre and

variety/popular entertainment You will work with existing perfor-

mance works, analysing and interpret-ing the material in order to understand and apply the relevant skills and tech-

niques appropriate to the style. In practical classes you will demonstrate the discipline, focus and commitment

the role of the performer requires.

Performance task

Task set and marked by Pearson and completed

under supervised conditions. • Learners will be

provided with the set task booklet in January in

order to prepare for the development and comple-

tion of the group performance and their digital

process log. • The final evidence will be complet-

ed in 5 hours under supervised conditions in a

number of sessions arranged by the centre within

the period timetabled by Pearson.

• 60 marks.

Externally assessed Externally set—internally marked Externally set and assessed

Year 13 Content and Assessment Students will extend their qualification to complete the Extended Certificate which will be worth one A -level. There is an op-

portunity if necessary to re– sit externally assessed units and

Optional units Students will study one optional unit which will be taught specifically to meet the needs and preferred disciplines of the indi-

viduals in the group.

An example of this is unit 28—Variety Performance

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Economics, AQA Linear Course The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study Economics?

Economics is concerned with the production, consumption and transfer of wealth. Arguably, Economics ultimately underpins everything we

humans do and studying the way in which people and markets interact can explain why people and governments act in certain ways.

Microeconomics focuses on the actions of individuals and industries within the economy; the interaction between buyer and seller, how people and

companies respond to price changes and how this impacts demand. Macroeconomics looks at Economics from a broad point of view, analysing

the economic output of entire countries their position in the international marketplace and how they allocate limited resources to maximise

production and encourage growth for future generations.

Entry requirements: Grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics (though students with a grade 5 in either will be considered on a case by case basis)

Careers involving Economics Financial analyst, economist, actuary, statistician, accountant, banking, stockbroking, insurance, sales, market, corporate lawyer, economist.

Degrees involving Economics: BA Economics, BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), Economic History, Business and Economics. If a

student wants to study a BSC in Economics, Mathematics is advisable.

Year 1 content

Paper 1 Paper 2

Content 1-5 Economic methodology and the

economic problem, price determination in a competitive market, production, costs and

revenue, competitive and concentrated markets, the market

mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets

Content 6-9 The measurement of

macroeconomic performance, how the economy works: the circular

flow of income, AD/AS analysis and related concepts, economic

performance, macroeconomic policy

Year 2 content Year 2 assessment

Paper 1 Paper 2: Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2: Paper 3:

Content 1-8: Markets and market failure

Price determination in a competitive market, production, costs and revenue, competitive

and concentrated markets, the market mechanism, market

failure and government

intervention in markets, the labour

market and the distribution of income and wealth: poverty

and inequality

Content 6-14: National and

international economy

The circular flow of income, AD/AS

analysis, macroeconomic policy

Financial markets and monetary policy, fiscal policy and supply side

policies

The international economy

Content 1-14: Economic

principles and issues

A combination of microeconomic and

macroeconomic concepts explored

through a case study

80 marks

Section A: Data response questions

requiring written answers, choice of

one from two contexts worth

40 marks

Section B: essay questions requiring

written answers, choice of one

from three worth 40 marks

80 marks

Section A: data response questions

requiring written answers, choice of

one from two contexts worth 40 marks

Section B: essay

questions requiring written answers,

choice of one from three worth 40

mark

80 marks

Section A: multiple choice questions worth 30 marks

Section B: case study

questions requiring written answers, worth 50 marks

33.3% of A-level 33.3% of A-level 33.3% of A-level 2 hour examination

2 hour examination

2 hour

examination

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English Literature, AQA linear course

Why study English Literature?

This A Level is an ideal choice for anyone who loves reading and books. Literature is interested in the big questions affecting human existence. It

is also a highly respected A Level that can be instrumental in helping students gain university places in a variety of subjects. Students will also

gain a great deal of academic prowess through a subject that promotes the development of transferable skills. English Literature students are

taught to think analytically, consider different interpretations and listen and respond to one another sensitively. One of the most important skills

they learn is how to write coherently and critically. This is an essential skill that will aid them in their other subjects and is invaluable in higher

education and the world of employment.

Entry requirements: Grade 6 in English Literature

Careers involving English: Studying English will support numerous career paths including communication, writing and/or literary knowledge. Additional careers include advertising, marketing, writing and journalism, law, consultancy, business, teaching, performing arts, academia, govern-ment, linguistics, foreign languages, media and design.

Paper 1 content Paper 2 content Paper 3 content

Literary genres Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy

Study of three texts: one Shakespeare-an text; a second

drama text and one further text, of which one must be

written pre-1900

Othello, Death of a Salesman and The poetry of John Keats

Texts and genres Option 2B: Elements of political and

social protest writing Study of three texts: one post-2000

prose text; one poetry and one further text, of which one must be written pre-

1900 Exam will include an unseen passage

The Poetry of William Blake, A Hand-

maid’s Tale and The Kite Runner

Theory and independence

Non-exam assessment:

Theory and independence

Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text,

informed by study of the critical anthology

40% of A-level 40% of A-level 20% of A-level

Year 1 and 2 Content Final Assessment Paper 1: Paper 2 Paper 3: Paper 1 Paper 2: Paper 3:

Othello Death of a Salesman Critical Anthology The Poetry of Keats Revision

A Handmaid’s Tale Blake: Songs of Innocence and Experi-ence Critical Anthology The Kite Runner Approaching unseen texts

NEA preparation NEA completion

75 marks Closed book

Section A: one passage based question on set

Shakespeare text (25 marks)

Section B: one essay

question on set Shakespeare

text (25 marks)

Section C: one essay question linking two

texts (25 marks)

75 marks Open book

Section A: one

compulsory question on an

unseen passage (25 marks)

Section B: one essay question on set text

(25 marks)

Section C: one essay

question which connects two

texts (25 marks)

50 marks

Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text, informed

by study of the critical anthology

Two essays of 1,250 – 1,500 words, each

responding to a differ-ent text and linking to

a different aspect of the

critical anthology

One essay can be re-creative. The

re-creative piece will be accompanied by a

commentary

Year 1

Year 2

2 hour 30 minute written examination

3 hour written examination

Internal assessment

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

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Geography, AQA linear course The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study Geography? Geography is the study of the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human Geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography) teaching a variety of skills. The Russell Group define Geography as a key facilitating or hard subject, which opens up many degree options at degree level. Entry requirement: Grade 5 in English Language (at least a grade 5 Geography if studied)

Careers involving Geography: Environmental consultant, surveyor, town or transport planner, meteorologist, oceanographer, geologist,

seismologist, and environmental consultant, teacher, cartographer, tourism officer, nature conservation officer.

Content taught over two years Year 2 assessment

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3

Section A: Water and carbon cycles

Section B: Coastal systems and land-

scapes

Section C: Hazards

Other units not taught include ecosystems under stress, glacial systems and land-

scapes and hot desert systems and

landscapes

Section A: Global systems and global

governance

Section B: Changing places

Section C: either

contemporary urban environments or

population and the environment

Students complete an individual

investigation which must include data

collected in the field.

Fieldtrip to Walton-on-the-Naze to study the

impact of coastal management on

beach profiles and the succession of salt

marsh vegetation with distance from the high

tide line.

96 marks

Section A: answer all questions (36 marks)

Section B: answer

either question 2, 3 or question 4 (36 marks)

Section C: answer either question 5 or

question 6 (48 marks)

Question types: Multiple choice, short

answer, levels of response and extend-

ed prose

96 marks

Section A: answer all questions (36 marks)

Section B: answer all questions (36 marks)

Section C: answer

either question 3, 4 or 5 (48 marks)

Question types:

Multiple choice, short answer, levels of

response and extend-ed prose

35 marks

None-examined assessment (NEA)

Marked by teachers moderated by AQA, 3000-4000 words

40% of A-level 40% of A-level 20% of A-level 2 hour 30 minute

examination

120 marks available

2 hour 30 minute

examination

120 marks available

N/A

60 marks Available

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History, OCR linear Course The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study History? Students will be taught the skills of understanding and analysing sources, recalling and selecting information, building a logical argument and developing sensitivity towards historical problems. Students will also be given opportunities to develop their research, presentation and communication skills. This course has a heavy emphasis on literacy and requires students to have good comprehension skills and a willingness to read additional sources. Entry requirements: Grade 5 in English Language (at least a grade 5 History if studied)

Careers Involving History

University lecturer, historical researcher, archivist, law, finance industry, security service and public sector, teacher, journalist, civil service,

solicitor.

Year 1 content Paper 1 Paper 2

British period study and enquiry: Winston Churchill 1930-51 (enquiry

topic) Britain 1951-1997

Non-British period study Germany 1919 - 1963

50% of AS 50% of AS

Year 2 content Year 2 assessment

British period

study and

enquiry

Non-British

period

study

Thematic study

And historical

interpretations

Topic based

essay

British period

study and

enquiry

Non-British

period

study

Thematic study

And historical

interpretations

Topic based

essay

Winston

Churchill

1930-51

(Enquiry

topic)

Britain 1951-

1997

Germany

1919 - 1963

The Changing

Nature of

Warfare:

1792—1945

Learners will

complete a

3000–4000

word essay on

a topic of their

choice, which

may arise out

of content

studied

elsewhere in

the course.

This is an

internally

assessed unit.

50 marks

British

period study

and enquiry,

choose 1 topic

from 13

The enquiry is a

source-based

study which

immediately

precedes or

follows the

outline

period study

30 Marks

Non-British

Period study:

(unit group 2)

Learners study

one of the 24

units available,

each of which

constitutes

a coherent

period of

non-British

History

80 marks

Thematic

study and

historical

interpretations:

Learners study

One of the 21

units available.

Learners will

develop the ability

to treat the whole

period

thematically,

and to use their

detailed

knowledge of the

depth study topics

to evaluate

interpretations of

the specified key

events, individuals

or issues

40 marks

3000–4000

word essay

non exam

assessment

25%

of total

A- Level

15% of

total

A-Level

40% of total

A-Level

20% of total

A-Level

1 hour 30 minute

examination

1 hour examination

2 hour 30 minute

examination

N/A

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Why study Mathematics? Students will enjoy this demanding yet highly valued subject if they have enjoyed it at GCSE level and want a greater understanding of the role numbers play in our world. A good general standard of Mathematics and, in particular, good algebraic skills are needed for this course. Mathematics is of paramount importance to the physical and engineering sciences and very significant in the economic, social and biological sciences. Entry Requirements: Grade 7 in Mathematics Course Content and Assessment: The course is based on a balance of Pure and Applied Mathematics with Applied Mathematics being split into Mechanics and Statistics

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Mathematics, Edexcel modular course

Careers involving Mathematics Career prospects for students with Mathematics A level are excellent and it is used in a number of fields as well as being a prerequisite for many technical higher education courses. Careers that need Mathematics include: Engineering, Actuary, Architecture, Insurance, Chemist, Economist, Accountancy, Data Analyst, Teacher, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst and Medicine. University options It is useful for many degree courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Psychology, Economics and Sociology. Mathematics can prepare you for careers in Education, Business, Finance and Government. Employers very much value the logical thinking skills it develops.

Year 2 content Year 2 assessment

Pure Mathematics

Proof, Algebra and functions,, Coordinate

geometry in the (x, y) plane, Sequences and series,,

Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms,

Differentiation, Integration , vectors

Statistics and Mechanics

Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation,

Probability, Statistical distributions, Hypothesis

testing, Quantities and units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces

and Newtons laws

Students are expected to sit 3 examinations. One for each of the given units

All 3 papers are 2 hours

Pure Mathematics

Proof, Algebra and functions,, Coordinate

geometry in the (x, y) plane, Sequences and series,,

Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms,

Differentiation, Integration , Numerical methods

33.33% of A-Level 33.33% of A-Level 33.33% of A-Level

Year 1 content

Pure Mathematics

Proof, Algebra and functions,, Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, Sequences and series,,

Trigonometry, Exponentials and logarithms, Differentiation,

Integration , vectors

Statistics and Mechanics

Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation,

Probability, Statistical distributions, Hypothesis testing, Quantities and

units in Mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newtons laws

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The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Further Mathematics, Edexcel

Why study Further Mathematics? A Level Further Mathematics is a particularly rigorous qualification. It is aimed at students who are considering reading Mathematics at University and as such the concepts are complex and a suitable candidate requires a significant ability and a real appetite for challenging Mathematics. Entry Requirements: Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics Course Content and Assessment: The course is based on a balance of Pure and Applied Mathematics with Applied Mathematics being split into Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics.

Careers involving Further Mathematics: Career prospects for students with Further Mathematics A level are excellent and it is used in a number of fields as well as being a prerequisite for many technical higher education courses. Careers that need Further Mathematics include: Engineering, Actuary, Architecture, Insurance, Chemist, Economist, Accountancy, Data Analyst, Teacher, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst and Medicine. University options: A-Level Further Mathematics is a requirement for students wishing to read Mathematics at a top tier University (currently, Cambridge, Oxford, Warwick, UCL and Imperial). It must be taken in conjunction with A Level Mathematics. Together these are significantly challenging A Levels and, as such, are extremely highly regarded by academics and employers alike.

Year 1 content

Further Pure Mathematics

Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions,

Further calculus, Further vectors

Choose one of the following

Further Pure 2 Further Statistics

Further Mechanics Decision Mathematics

Year 2 content Year 2 assessment

Further Pure Mathemat-ics 1

Proof, Complex

numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further

calculus, Further vectors

Further Pure Mathematics 2

Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further

calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic

functions, Differential equations

Choose one of the following

Further Pure 3 Further Statistics

Further Mechanics Decision Mathematics

Choose one of the following

Further Pure 4 Further Statistics 1 Further Statistics 2

Further Mechanics 1 Further Mechanics 2

Decision Mathematics 1 Decision Mathematics 2

Students are expected to sit 4 examinations

All are 1 hour 30 minutes long

25% of A2 grade 25% of A2 grade 25% of A2 grade 25% of A2 grade

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The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Film Studies, Eduqas Linear Course

Careers involving Film Studies:

Broadcast journalism; advertising and marketing including account management; broadcast careers including television production; screenwriting;

production careers including research, editing, location management, directing.

Degrees Involving Film Studies: Film Studies, English, History, Politics, Languages, Journalism, Media Studies, Creative Sound Production,

Film and Television Production, Film & Visual Culture, Film & Digital Media, Film Production, Visual Communication, Cinematography.

Why study Film Studies? "Cinema is not only entertainment: it's the art and cultural product of our time”. For anyone passionate about history, texts and images – and how to interpret them – film studies is the ideal course. It offers you specialist preparation for jobs in the cinema and media industries, as well as more general training in essential skills, from constructing an argument to practical criticism. We’re surrounded by narratives and pictures; film studies will give you the tools to understand and analyse them. The historical and cultural perspectives and analytical skills taught in film studies would complement a number of other A Level subjects, such as English Literature, History and Sociology. Hollywood will feature, but it’s not all blockbusters and popular franchises! You’ll be plunged into the depths of world cinema, documentary and take a trip back in time to where it all began; the Silent Era. If you are creative, inquisitive and passionate about film, A Level Film Studies is an excellent choice. Entry requirements: Grade 5 in English Language or Literature

Year 1 and 2 content Year 1 and 2 assessment

Component 1—Examined content

Component 2—Examined content

Component 1 Component 2

Component 3—Non-exam assessment

Component 3—NEA

Varieties of film and filmmaking

Students will develop knowledge and under-standing of key critical

approaches to film narrative, genre, repre-sentations and specta-torship through study-ing. Students will study Hollywood 1930-1990,

American film since 2005 (mainstream and

independent) and British film since 1995

Global filmmaking perspectives

Students will develop knowledge of film form,

aesthetics and authorship through

studying global film, documentary film, silent cinema and experimental film

(1960-2000)

35% of A Level 2 hour examination

35% of A Level 2 hour examination

Making Short Film

Students will produce either:

a 5 minute short film or a 10 minute screenplay

for a short film (incorporating a digitally

photographed storyboard)

and an evaluative analysis of the

production in relation to professionally produced

set short films.

30% of A Level Practical coursework

unit

2 1/2 hour examination

2 1/2 hour examination

35% of A Level

35% of A Level

Practical unit, internally assessed

and externally moderated

30% of A Level

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Why study Physics? Physics is a natural science based on experiments, measurements and mathematical analysis with the purpose of finding quantitative physical laws for everything from the nanoworld of the microcosmos and the planets, solar systems and galaxies that occupy the macrocosmos.

Sociology, AQA, Linear Course

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study Sociology?

Sociology is the study of human and social relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to religion, the

family to the state, to the shared beliefs of a common culture. Unifying the study of these diverse subjects of study is sociology’s purpose of under-

standing how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding social and cultural structures

Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in English Language.

Careers involving Sociology: Community worker, housing manager, information scientists, journalist, teacher, probation officer, police officer,

social researcher, social worker, public sector administration.

University course guidance: Sociology is useful for degrees such as social policy, government and politics and history.

Year 2 content Year 2 assessment

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3

The role of education: Class, ethnicity,

gender and attainment,

relationships and process, social policy

and sociological methods.

Media: Mass media and its

role in shaping modern society

Family (see AS)

The Media: the role of the media in shaping society, ownership

and control.

Crime and deviance with theory and

methods

Deviance, criminal sub-cultures,

labelling theory, gender issues,

ethnicity and crime, criminal justice

consensus theories, conflict theories,

interactionism and post-modernism

80 marks

Education: short answer and

extended writing, 50 marks

Methods in context: extended writing, 20

marks

Theory and methods:

extended writing, 10

mark

80 marks

Section A: extended writing, 40 marks

Section B: extended

writing, 40 marks

80 marks

Crime and deviance: short answer and extended writing,

50 marks. Theory and

methods: extended

writing, 30 marks

33.3 of A-level 33.3% of A-level 33.3% of A-level 2 hour examination

2 hour examination

2 hour examination

Year 1 content

Paper 1 Paper 2

Education with Methods in Con-

text

The role of education. Class, ethnicity, gender and

attainment. Relationships and process.

Social policy. Sociological methods.

Research methods and topics in Sociology

Sociological Theory. The functions of the family.

Demographic trends. Marriage and divorce.

Power and control childhood.

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BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business (equivalent to one A-level)

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Careers involving Business Studies Accountancy, stockbroking, marketing, human resources, project management, banking, insurance, retail, civil service and business administration. University course guidance Accountancy, Finance, Business, Business Management and Leadership, International Business and Economics.

Why study BTEC Business? BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Evidence comes from YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications. What’s more, well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels. Note: Due to BTEC changes, there are now both internal assignments and external assessments.

Entry requirements: 4x 9-4 Equivalent including Mathematics and English Lang/Lit (Grade 4/Pass in Business if studied)

Year 1 and 2 content/assessment

Developing a marketing campaign:

Personal and Business Finance

Exploring Business Optional unit

The principles and purposes of marketing, using

information to develop a rationale for a marketing campaign, planning and developing a marketing

campaign

A task set and marked by Pearson and completed

under supervised conditions

Learners will be provided with a case study two

weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry

out research

The supervised assessment period is a maximum of three hours and can be

arranged over a number of sessions in a period timeta-

bled by Pearson

Written submission 70 marks

Written examination set by Pearson. 100 marks. Jan and

May/June 2017

Personal finance: Personal finance involves the understanding of why

money is important and how managing your money can help

prevent future financial difficulties. Topics include but are not limited to savings, loans, and interest rates, different types of current accounts, savings accounts, credit cards and

investments available.

Business finance: topics include but are not limited to statement of

comprehensive income, statement of financial position, break-even,

cash-flow, and ratio analysis

Assignment work covering both a

private and public sector business

Features of businesses and what

makes them successful

Organisation of businesses

The environment in which

businesses operate

Business markets

The role and contribution of

innovation and enterprise to

business success

One optional unit where students

complete assignment based work

External Assessment – 58% of total qualification Internal Assessment – 42% of total qualification

Mandatory Assessment – 83% of total qualification Optional Assessment –

17% of total qualification

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BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in

Business, (equivalent to two A-levels)

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Careers involving Business Studies Accountancy, stockbroking, marketing, human resources, project management, banking, insurance, retail, civil service and business administration. University course guidance Accountancy, Finance, Business, Business Management and Leadership, International Business and Economics.

Why study BTEC Business? BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Proof comes from YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications. What’s more, well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels.

Note: To undertake this course, students must also be studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business. Please note: Due to BTEC changes, there are now both internal assignments and external assessments. Entry requirements: A minimum of 5 9-4 GCSEs including a grade 4 in English and Maths

Year 1 and 2 content/assessment

Developing a marketing campaign:

Personal and Business Finance

Principles of Management

Exploring Business Managing a business event

International Business

Optional Unit Optional Unit

Developing a marketing

campaign: A task set and marked by Pearson and com-

pleted under supervised conditions

Written examination set by Pearson.

100 marks. Jan and May/June 2017

Learners will have 6 hours of preparation.

They make take two A4 sides of notes in to the controlled assessment Content covers a broad range of management

principles

Assignment work covering both a

private and public sector business

Students manage a business event in

teams. Each student creates an individual assignment on the management of the

event.

Students explore a variety of global

businesses

Students complete

assignment work on a set unit of work

Students complete

assignment work on a set unit of

work

External assessment accounts for 45% of total qualification Optional content accounts for 17% of total qualification

Mandatory content accounts for 83% of total qualification

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Biology AQA, linear course The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Biology Intent:

A-Level Biology students will have a love for learning about the natural world. Students will cover a wide range of Biological processes over the

course of two years, and will link these together to build up a broad understanding of the complex mechanisms within living organisms. Through a

range of practical investigations students will develop skills to allow them to access Science courses at University. During the course students will

identify where Biology links to careers and the wider world, developing a firm understanding of the scientific method.

Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Triple Science Biology (or 6:6 Trilogy Science) Grade 6 in Mathematics Careers involving Biology

Biochemist, nursing, veterinary science, dentistry, doctor, dietetics, geologist, physiotherapist, sports scientist and teacher.

University course guidance Many subjects at university require the study of A Level Biology including degree programmes in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Natural Science, Dietetics, Midwifery and Nursing.

A Level Examination Content A Level Assessment

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3

Biological molecules, cells, organisms

exchanging substances, genetics

including relevant practical skills

Energy transfers, homeostasis,

population genetics and evolution, control of gene expression including relevant

practical skills

Any topic from the syllabus including relevant practical

skills

91 marks

76 marks: a mixture of short and long

answer questions, 15 marks: extended response questions

91 marks

76 marks: a mixture of short and long

answer questions, 15 marks:

comprehension questions

78 marks

38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques

15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data

25 marks: one essay from a choice of two

titles

35% of A-Level Grade

35% of A-Level Grade

30% of A-Level Grade

2 hour examination

2 hour examination

2 hour examination

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Chemistry, AQA linear course The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Chemistry intent: To develop an appreciation of the scope of chemistry to influence our lives. Students will further their understanding and knowledge of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. They will use practical sessions to deepen their grasp of chemical fundamentals and the scientific method. Students will learn to handle chemicals safely and understand the process of risk assessment. During the course students will be made aware of the large number of STEM careers that rely on an advanced qualification in chemistry. Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Triple Science Chemistry (or 6:6 Trilogy Science) Grade 6 in Mathematics Careers involving Chemistry Industrial chemist, research scientist, veterinary science, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, chemical engineer, engineer and food scientist, biochemist, dietetics, geologist, sports scientist, teacher, patent lawyer and forensic scientist. University course guidance Many subjects at university require the study of A Level Chemistry including degree programmes in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, natural science, chemical engineering, dietetics, midwifery.

A Level Examination Content A Level Assessment

Paper 1

Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1

Paper 2 Paper 3

Physical chemistry including mole

calculations, atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics,

equilibrium and acids.

Inorganic chemistry including group 2, the Halogens, transition metals and aqueous

ions

Relevant practical skills

Physical chemistry including energetics, Kinetics and further mole calculations

Organic chemistry

including nomenclature,

alkanes, alkenes, halogenoalkanes,

alcohols,carbonyls, organic analysis and

synthesis

Relevant practical skills

Any content Any practical skills

105 marks

105 marks of short and long answer

questions

105 marks

105 marks of short and long answer

questions

90 marks

40 marks of questions on practical

techniques and data, analysis

20 marks of questions testing across the

specification

35% of A Level 35% of A Level 30% of A Level 2 hour examination

2 hour examination

2 hour examination

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Physics, AQA linear course The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Physics Intent: To develop a deeper interest in Physics, enabling further study and/or careers associated with it. Students get to demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods. Their greater understanding will help them understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues based upon validated new knowledge and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Students will be more able to recognise and help to contribute to a reduction in the risks of these applications through evaluating methodology, evidence and data, and resolving conflicting evidence. Carry out experimental and investigative activities, including appropriate risk management, in a range of contexts. Entry Requirements: At least two grade 6s in Science, and 6 in Maths and English Careers involving Physics Engineering, aeronautical engineer, research scientist, geophysicist, nuclear engineer, nanotechnologist. Physics will support all medical, veterinary, dentistry, and pharmacy based applications, mechanical engineering, doctor and teacher. University course guidance

Physics is a prerequisite for degree based programmes in Physics, Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Physics or

Mathematics are often recommended for students studying Veterinary Science, Medicine or Dentistry.

Year 2 content Year 2 assessment

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3

Measurements and errors, particles and

radiation, waves, mechanics and

materials, Electricity, periodic motion

Thermal physics, fields , nuclear

physics, assumed knowledge from previous paper

content.

Practical skills and data analysis, option topic, (astrophysics,

medical physics, engineering physics,

turning points in physics, electronics)

85 marks

60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice

questions on content

85 marks

60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content.

80 marks

45 marks of short and long answer

questions on practical experiments and data

analysis. 35 marks of short and

long answer questions on optional

topic

34% of A-level grade

34% of A-level grade

32% of A-level grade

2 hour examination

2 hour examination

2 hour examination

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BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in

Applied Science, Edexcel

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

BTEC Applied Science Intent: Develop the transferable and higher order skills, which are valued by higher education providers and employers through the development of cognitive and problem-solving skills, intra and interpersonal skills. Students will develop skills including how to plan investigations, collecting, analysing, and presenting data and communicating results which support some of the skills learners need to progress to higher education, employment, self-employment or training. This course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and includes a variety of assessment methods. This course investigates the principles of science through practical's, experiments and investigative skills. Entry requirements: At least two grade 5s in Science and 5 in Maths and English

Please note: There are now both internal assignments and externally marked assessments.

Careers involving Applied Science: Employment opportunities include working in a forensic science service, in a biotechnological laboratory, as

a medical physics technician, in the chemical industry, in a research laboratory as a quality control technician or as a paramedic.

University Course Guidance: Students can go to a variety of level four courses in Applied Science including Paramedic Science and Forensics

Science.

Year 1 and 2 content/assessment Unit 1: Principles and

applications of Science Unit 3: Science investigative

skills Unit 2: Practical Science

Procedures and Experiments

Optional Unit

Three, half hour

examinations externally

marked

(with 1 resit available)

A controlled assessment task set and marked by Edexcel completed under supervised

conditions.

The supervised assessment occurs over a two day

period.

Section A: Up to 3 hours to complete an investigation to gather data, taken during the

first day.

Formal Exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, externally marked

paper focussing upon practical skills using data collected from

Section A and similar data provided in the exam paper

Assignment based work

Assignment based work

External assessment 58% Optional content 17%

Mandatory content 83%

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A Level Physical Education, OCR, linear

course

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College

Why study Physical Education? Students receive a well-rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, sport and sports science. This complete grounding in the subject provides a fantastic base from which to build when they move on to higher education, employment or further training. Students can develop a range of prac-tical skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split second decision-making, analysing and evaluating performance, and more. Entry requirements: Grade 5 in English Language (at least a grade 5 in PE if studied)

Careers involving Physical Education PE teacher, Sports Scientist, Sports Psychologist, Sports Coach, Sports Development Officer, Sporting organiser.

University Courses: Sports Science and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sports Coaching.

Content Assessment

Paper 1

Physiological Factors

Affecting Performance

Paper 2 Psychological

Factors Affecting

Performance

Paper 3 Socio-Cultural

issues in Physical Activity & Sport

Paper 4 Performance in

Physical Education

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4

Focuses on developing the

learner’s knowledge of the science

behind physical activity. This includes the structure and

function of key systems in the human body, the forces that

act upon us and the adaptations we make to our bodies through diet and training

regimes.

This includes models and theories that

affect learning and performance in physical activi-ties, how different methods of train-ing and feedback

work and why their effectiveness differs from per-son to person. It

also includes psychological

factors affecting group dynamics

and the effects of leadership and stress on per-

formers.

Focuses on the sociological and contemporary

issues that influ-ence and affect physical activity

and sport for both the audience and the performer and how sport affects society. Areas of study include the emergence and

evolution of modern sport and how

sports and pas-times in pre-

industrial and post-industrial Britain were shaped, the modern Olympic Games and the

impact on society of hosting global

sporting events and modern technology and its influence on

sport performers and spectators.

1 sport practically

assessed with a performance being critically analysed and evaluated via an oral response.

This sport needs to be regularly partici-

pated in, with a competitive log

book being kept to show the perfor-

mance levels. This sport can also be

undertaken through the role of

a coach.

90 marks

Short answer questions checking understanding with

explanations of concepts will be

assessed. The use of data and inter-preting results will

be assessed through these questions. A

synoptic question worth 20 marks will be the final ques-tion on the exam.

60 marks

Short answer questions check-ing understanding with explanations of concepts will

be assessed. The use of data and

interpreting results will be

assessed through these questions. A 10 mark ques-tion will assess

students ability to evaluate and

assess concepts.

60 marks

Short answer

questions checking

understanding with

explanations of

concepts will be

assessed. The use

of data and inter-

preting results will

be assessed

through these

questions. A 10

mark question will

assess students

ability to evaluate

and assess con-

cepts.

Non Exam As-sessment

Practical performance in 1 sport which must

be videoed and an oral response to a

performance evaluating and

critically analysing the performance

30% of A-level

20% of A-level

20% of A-level 30% of A-level 2 hour examination

1 hour examination

1 hour examination

N/A

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Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport & Physical Activity, OCR (equivalent to one A-level)

Why study Sport? Students receive a well-rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, sport and sports science. This complete grounding in the subject provides a fantastic base from which to build when they move on to higher education, employment or further training. Students can develop a range of prac-tical skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split second decision-making, analysing and evaluating performance, and more. Entry requirements: 4x 9-4 Equivalent including Mathematics and English Lang/Lit

Please note: Due to Vocational Course changes, there are now both internal assignments and external assessments

Careers in Sport: After successful completion of the course, you may progress to relevant employment, such as a sports coach or fitness instruc-tor or personal training. University course guidance: Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Sports Coaching.

Year 1 and 2 content/assessment

Unit 1—Body Systems & the effects of Physical

Activity

Unit 2—Sports Coaching & Activity Leadership

Unit 3—Sports Organisa-tion and Development

Unit 8—Organisation of Sports Events

Unit 17—Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation

In this unit you will gain an

understanding of the struc-

tures and functions of the

key body systems, how

these support and impact

performance in sport and

physical activity and the

effects that physical activi-

ty, training and lifestyle

can have on them.

This unit will give you an understanding behind the theory of what makes good sports coaches and activity lead-ers and methods that can be employed to improve the performance of partici-pants. You will explore the roles and responsibilities of coaches and leaders and how these differ from each other and others involved in deliver-ing and teaching sport and physical activity. The main part of the unit is related to you developing the skills and understand-ing necessary to effectively plan and deliver a series of sports or activity sessions reflecting on your own practice and using this feedback to im-prove your performance as a sports coach or activity leader.

In this unit you will gain an

understanding of the or-

ganisations involved in

sport in the UK, their roles

and responsibilities and

how they work together.

You will also gain an un-

derstanding of sports de-

velopment, including the

organisations involved,

who sports development is

targeted at and why, how

sports development is

carried out and how the

success of sports develop-

ment initiatives can be

measured.

This unit is designed for

you to develop skills in

planning, promoting and

delivering a sports event;

with a focus primarily on

your individual role as well

as working as part of a

team and reflecting on

your input and future per-

sonal development. This

unit will enable you to

establish transferrable

skills which can be used

within sport and active

leisure as well as within

the fitness industry. It will

also enhance skills such

as team work, organisation

and safeguarding aware-

ness.

This unit will teach you how to recognise and treat common sports injuries both immediately and through long-term rehabilitation programmes, the possible psychological impacts of sports injuries and how to minimise the risk of sports injuries oc-curring in the first instance.

25% of qualification

Written Exam

25% of qualification

Coursework

16.66% of qualification

Written Exam

16.66% of qualification

Coursework

16.66% of qualification

Coursework

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Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma in IT, OCR (equivalent to one A-level)

Why study IT? This course provides learners with an insight into the IT sector, as they investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, and the flow of information on a global scale, as well as the important legal and security considerations. Learners will explore application design and learn to develop products relevant and exciting to them such as social media campaigns and apps. Entry requirements: 4x 9-4 Equivalent including Mathematics and English Lang/Lit (Grade 4/Pass in ICT/CS if studied)

Please note: Due to Vocational Course changes, there are now both internal assignments and external assessments

Careers in IT: Junior Web Application Developer, Junior Application Developer or Junior Software Analyst.

Year 1 and 2 content/assessment

Unit 1—Fundamentals of IT

Unit 2—Global Information Unit 6—Application Design Unit 21 Web design and prototyping

Unit 8 Project Management

This unit covers the

fundamentals of hard-

ware, networks, software,

the ethical use of

computers and how

business uses IT.

The key topics covered

are:

1. Understand computer

hardware

2. Understand computer

software

3. Understand business IT

systems

4. Understand

employability and

communication skills used

in an IT environment

5. Understand ethical and

operational issues and

threats to computer

systems

This unit covers how organisations use information and the rules that govern this. The main topics are: 1. Understand where information is held globally and how it is transmitted 2. Understand the styles, classification and the management of global Information 3. Understand the use of global information and the benefits to Individuals and organisations 4. Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing the storage and use of global information 5. Understand the process flow of information 6. Understand the principles of information security

In this unit you will explore

potential ideas for a new

application and develop

the fundamental design for

it. You will then

develop the designs for an

application.

1. Understand how

applications are designed

2. Be able to investigate

potential solutions for

application

developments

3. Be able to generate

designs for application

solutions

4. Be able to present

application solutions to

meet client and user

requirements

In this unit you will re-search, design and pro-duce an interac-tive, responsive website that is specific to a client’s needs, culminating in presenting the concept of the website using the proto-type to the client. You will learn about the securi-ty risks in website design and how to minimise these threats.

Regardless of your job role, you will often be called upon to partic-ipate in projects for a vari-ety of reasons. This unit will assist you in develop-ing your skills, knowledge and understanding of different project methodol-ogies and the key factors that can influence the success or failure of a project.

25% of qualification

Written Exam

25% of qualification

Written exam

16.66% of qualification

Coursework

16.66% of qualification

Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

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Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in IT, OCR (equivalent to two A-levels)

Why study IT? This course provides learners with an insight into the IT sector, as they investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, and the flow of information on a global scale, as well as the important legal and security considerations. Learners will explore application design and learn to develop products relevant and exciting to them such as social media campaigns and apps. Entry requirements: 4x 9-4 Equivalent including Mathematics and English Lang/Lit (Grade 4/Pass in ICT/CS if studied) Please note: Due to vocational course changes, there are now both internal assignments and external assessments

Careers in IT: Junior Web Application Developer, Junior Application Developer or Junior Software Analyst.

Year 1 content/assessment

Unit 1—Fundamentals of IT

Unit 2—Global Infor-mation

Unit 3—Cyber Security

Unit 12 Mobile technology

Unit 17—Internet of everything

This unit covers the

fundamentals of

hardware, networks,

software, the ethical

use of computers and

how business uses IT.

This unit covers how organisations use information and the rules that govern this.

This unit has been designed to enable you to gain knowledge and understanding of the range of threats, vulnerabilities and risks that impact on both individuals and organisations. You will learn about the solu-tions that can be used to prevent or deal with cyber security inci-dents resulting from these challenges.

The aim of this unit is to broaden your knowledge and understanding of the wider potential of mobile technologies and its consequences to people and businesses. This unit is as much about new technologies as it is about promoting critical analysis of existing situ-ations and proposing better solutions.

You will learn about the Internet of Everything

(IoE) and how it is used. Using your knowledge

you will carry out a feasibility study for a potential

idea. You will pitch your idea to potential

stakeholders and use their feedback to revise

your proposal

12.5% of qualification Written Exam

12.5% of qualification Written exam

8.33% of qualification Written exam

8.33% of qualification Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

Year 2 content/assessment

Unit 13—Social Media and Digital Marketing

Unit 8 Project Management

Unit 9 Product development

Unit 21 Web design and prototyping

Unit 22 Big data analytics

Unit 6—Application Design

This unit looks at digi-

tal marketing as a

concept and then

offers you the oppor-

tunity to explore the

possible impacts, both

positive and nega-

tive, that may be gen-

erated by the use of

social media as a

digital marketing tool.

Regardless of your job role, you will often be called upon to participate in projects for a variety of rea-sons. This unit will assist you in devel-oping your skills, knowledge and un-derstanding of differ-ent project methodol-ogies and the key factors that can influ-ence the success or failure of a project.

The purpose of this unit is to prepare you to undertake product development activities. You will learn about different product design meth-odologies and the role of the product development life cycle. In addition, you will discover the factors that influence product developments.

In this unit you will research, design and produce an interactive, responsive website that is specific to a client’s needs, culminating in presenting the concept of the website using the prototype to the client. You will learn about the security risks in website design and how to minimise these threats.

In this unit you will learn what Big Data is, how it can be gathered, analysed and used by busi-nesses. You will also look at how a compa-ny could use big data for planning for the future.

In this unit you will

explore potential ideas

for a new application

and develop the

fundamental design for

it. You will then develop

the application.

1.Understand how

applications are

designed

2. Be able to

investigate potential

solutions

3. Be able to generate

designs

4. Be able to present

application solutions

8.33% of qualification Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

8.33% of qualification Coursework

The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College